Lidl

Breaded wholetail scampi

Barcode 20420055

Scanned 23 times by Nomi users

Yes — Breaded wholetail scampi is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive stabiliser: triphosphates, which is an industrially produced additive used to modify texture and water retention. According to the rules, the presence of such additives makes the entire product UPF, even though the base ingredients like scampi, wheat flour, water, rapeseed oil, salt, and yeast are not themselves ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

scampi (crustaceans)

A seafood ingredient from crustaceans (commonly Nephrops norvegicus or similar), used in dishes as shrimp-like meat.
OK

wheat flour (enriched with calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)

A basic flour made from ground wheat, often fortified with vitamins and minerals (enriched wheat flour).
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
UPF

triphosphate stabiliser

A food additive used as a stabiliser in processed foods; a phosphate ester that helps with texture and moisture retention.

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Common questions about Breaded wholetail scampi

Is Breaded wholetail scampi ultra-processed?

Yes — Breaded wholetail scampi by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive stabiliser: triphosphates, which is an industrially produced additive used to modify texture and water retention. According to the rules, the presence of such additives makes the entire product UPF, even though the base ingredients like scampi, wheat flour, water, rapeseed oil, salt, and yeast are not themselves ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Breaded wholetail scampi are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Breaded wholetail scampi as an ultra-processed marker: triphosphate stabiliser. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.